Religion Charities
Discover 6,211 Religion charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.
Notable charities in this sector
Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.
Lynwood Trust
Religion, Social welfarethe advancement of the Christian Faith either in the United Kingdom or overseas.the encouragement of missionary activity designed for the spread of such Christian Faith.the furtherance of religious or secular education.the relief of the poor and needy.the help and comfort of the sick and aged.
The Agnes Poulton Charity
Religion, Social welfare(1) The general ecclesiastical and charitable purposes of the Church of England in the ecclesiastical parish of Luton St. Matthew and /or(11) The relief in need of poor persons resident in the said ecclesiastical parish of Luton St. Matthew or enrolled on the parochial electoral roll of that parish.
The Westward Trust
Charitable activities, ReligionDisburses grants to charities according to the interests of the trustees, particularly Quaker charities or projects in which members of the Religious Society of Friends and active attenders have a substantial involvement and responsibility. On rare occasions may offer small grants to individuals, perhaps for educational needs.
Chapel Lands
ReligionCollects land rents and investment income for the upkeep of the local Church
Bournemouth Westminster Charitable Trust
ReligionIn furtherance of its Christian objectives the trust provides a variety of grants for personal, practical, church, educational & humanitarian purposes.
Sussex County Association Of Change Ringers
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Heritage, ReligionPromoting the ringing of church bells to call people to worship. Providing grants for restoring, maintaining, improving or preserving church bells in Sussex for ringing in churches. Providing training and skill development grants to young people learning change ringing on tower or hand bells. Encouraging the recruitment and training of all ringers and advancing the art of change ringing.
Knowle Church Of England Primary Academy Parents Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, ReligionTHE CHARITY RAISES MONEY FROM A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES (FAIRS, BONFIRE NIGHT DISPLAY, QUIZ NIGHTS, CHILDREN'S DISCOS, ETC) TO DONATE TO KNOWLE C OF E PRIMARY SCHOOL. THE DONATIONS ARE USED FOR ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO IMPROVE THE SERVICE THAT THE SCHOOL OFFERS TO ITS PUPILS.
Jubilee Events
ReligionThe principal object of the charity is to advance the Christian religion by such legally charitable means as the Trustees shall in their discretion think fit.
Brentwood St Thomas Of Canterbury C Of E Primary School Association
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, ReligionThe Association raises money in order to provide equipment and facilities for use by the pupils at the school. The money is raised by holding events, usually on the school premises, throughout the school year for both the parents and pupils. Events include a Christmas Shopping Evening, Mother's and Father's Day Sales and a Summer Fair. Discounted theatre and attraction tickets are also sold.
Friends Of Westbury On Trym Church Of England School
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, Leisure, ReligionWe run several events throughout the year. These raise funds for the school and are entertainment for the attendees (usually the children, their parents, teachers, friends and relations)
Jewish Genealogical Society Of Great Britain
Arts, Beneficiary group, Heritage, ReligionOrganises lectures, seminars and workshops for members and the public. Publishes guides to the study of Jewish Genealogy available to all, a journal (Shemot) and newsletter. Operates a library open to all by arrangement. Promotes research into Jewish family history. Provides websites open to all containing details of more than 1000 Jewish communities in Great Britain.
New Covenant Church Of God
ReligionPropogation of the Gospel.
Lancashire Council Of Mosques
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, ReligionLCM is an umbrella organisation representing Mosques and religious teaching institutions in Lancashire. We serve the communities of Lancashire, working on issues of education, employment, health, crime and antisocial behaviour, media, quality assurance, young people and families. We seek to promote the awareness of the faith of Islam, fostering understanding and better community relations.
The Surati Muslim Khalifa Society (leicester)
Leisure, ReligionTo promote the benefits of the inhabitants of the United Kingdom, without distinction of sex or of political, religious or other opinions, by associating with local authorities, voluntary organisations and inhabitants in a common effort to advance education and training and to provide facilities in the interest of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation with objectives of improvi
Friends Of Forty Hill School
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, ReligionRaise money for primary school age children at Forty Hill C of E School. This money is to benefit the children/school.
Church And Causeway Estate Charity
ReligionPROVIDES INCOME DISTRIBUTABLE AS TWO-THIRDS TO THE CHURCH ESTATE CHARITY (262154) AND ONE-THIRD TO THE CAUSEWAY ESTATE CHARITY VIA THE PARISH COUNCIL OF COTTENHAM. THE LATTER GOES TOWARDS THE UP KEEP OF THE VILLAGE BURIAL GROUNDS.
Rushwick Village Hall
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Facilities, Leisure, ReligionWe provide and maintain a village hall for use by the residents of Rushwick Village and its environs. The hall is available to hire by local groups and individuals for private bookings in support of community activities, church services, educational services, charitable fundraising plus leisure and social functions.
Plymtree Church Houses
Beneficiary group, Housing, ReligionReference Section A14b 202, the Charity helps elderly and needy people principally of the Parish in the first instance,
Small Church Charities
ReligionPreacher's Charity: apply 2/3rd's of cleared income for the benefit of the Dean & Chapter of Norwich Cathedral, the remaining 1/3rd to be made available for the benefit of inhabitants of the city of Norwich.
The East Worldham School Educational Charity
Education, ReligionEast Worldham School Educational Charity was set up in 1992 for public benefit. It promotes the educational needs of persons, both young and adults, resident in East Worldham, West Worldham, Hartley Mauditt Kingsley and Oakhanger who are in need of financial assistance, it also provides special benefits (that cannot be made out of public funds) to local Church of England primary schools.
Friends Of Salesbury Church Of England Primary School Association
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Education, ReligionThe charity is a PTA at Salesbury Primary School. It aims to enrich the quality of school life by raising money for items which cannot be immediately purchased from the school's budget.
St Nicholas School Building And Maintenance Fund
Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, ReligionPAY THE COST OF THE SCHOOL'S SUBS TO THE LONDON DIOCESAN BOARD FOR SCHOOLS MAINTENANCE FUND, ASSIST WITH THE COST OF MAINTAINING AND IMPROVING ITS BUILDINGS, PLAYGROUNDS AND ASSOCIATED PLANT, FIXTURES, FITTINGS AND EQUIPMENT, ENGAGE IN ACTIVITIES THATSUPPORT THE SCHOOL AND ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF ITS PUPILS AND FOSTER RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN STAFF, PARENTS AND OTHERS ASSOCIATED WITH THE SCHOOL.
Friends Of The Church Of St Michael The Archangel Southampton
Associations, ReligionThe charity's activity is to assist the local Parochial Parish Council in the preservation of St Michaels Church situated in the town centre of Southampton.
United Kingdom Muslim Kumbhar Association
Religion, Social welfarethe advancement of the islamic religionthe relief of poverty
Friends Of Lavant Primary School
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, ReligionSchool and community based fundraising events to support the additional needs of the Primary school not provided for through statutory funds.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many religion charities are there in the UK?
There are 6,211 registered religion charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.
Which is the largest of the religion charities by income?
Oasis Charitable Trust is the largest by latest reported annual income (£344.5m). Notable peers are listed on this page; the full ranking is available by sorting the results by highest income.
What is the combined annual income of religion charities?
Religion charities reported a combined annual income of £5.7bn across their most recent filings with the Charity Commission.
What is a typical program ratio for religion charities?
Across all religion charities, the aggregate program ratio (charitable expenditure as a share of income) is 89.5%. Individual charity ratios vary widely — see each profile for a sector-band benchmark.
What is the average annual income of religion charities?
Religion charities have an average annual income of £701k. The distribution is heavily skewed: a small number of large charities account for most sector income, while the majority report under £100k a year.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are sourced from the Charity Commission for England and Wales public register, refreshed weekly. Derived metrics (program ratio, efficiency) are calculated by Charity Finder using the formulas documented on the data sources page.